| Soil
Testing
 The
University of Massachusetts Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory
is located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Testing services are available to all. The function of the Soil
and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is to provide test results and
recommendations that lead to the wise and economical use of soils
and soil amendments.
For
additional information not outlined on this page, call the UMass
Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Lab at (413) 545-2311, and be sure
to visit their web site at:
http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest
Plants
for Shade: The 2008 Garden Calendar from UMass Extension
Growing plants in shade is a challenge to many
gardeners, which may be why many settle for the monotony of monochromatic
groundcovers such as pachysandra for their shade gardens. The 2008
UMass Garden Calendar includes photos of shade tolerant plants selected
by the UMass Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry staff for their suitability
to Massachusetts gardens. Each image is accompanied by a brief description
to help understand these plant choices. In addition, we’ve provided
extensive lists of shade-tolerant plants suitable for a variety of conditions.
http://www.umassgardencalendar.org
Garden
Clippings Newsletter
 A
Horticultural Newsletter for Home Gardeners
- Published
monthly from March through October
- Provides
a checklist of monthly gardening activities
- Keeps you
abreast of current pest outbreaks in Massachusetts
- Gives the
latest cultural information and control strategies for insect
and disease problems of turf, ornamentals, vegetables, and fruit
- Keeps you
updated on current agricultural research
A
one-year subscription to Garden Clippings by mail is $10 (8 issues).
Download
a printable order form for Garden Clippings 
Home
Gardener Information
The
UMass Extension Agriculture & Landscape Program maintains a
list of resources available to home gardeners and landscapers. The
list can be found on the UMass Extension Turf Program web site at
the following location:
http://www.umassturf.org/resources/gardener_info.html
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